http://www.quotationof.com/greed.html Somehow in this world’s devious ways A role model of sorts has Midas become Greed has been packaged as a virtue these days Acquisition of things labeled as success by some * Quite easy it is to rationalize one’s greed By depicting oneself as the industrious provider Toiling every day to fulfil the family’s needs- A committedContinue reading “Greed”
Author Archives: Docpoet
A Modern Indian
I always feel that India is the unique country where the past, present and future merge together- Indians follow traditions thousands of years old, live surrounded by modern means of communication like anyone else in today’s world, and in cities like Bangalore, develop ideas for the future. Here’s a poem dedicated to the modern Indian- http://festival2013wallpaper.blogspot.com/2013/08/incredible-india-wallpaper.htmlContinue reading “A Modern Indian”
I swallowed my pride
Love opened its floodgates wide The day that I swallowed my pride.. That was the moment I did realize How the dust of ego had covered my eyes Now my vision was clear and I could see The bounty of love surrounding me Love, that I could now reciprocate My existential angst I could ameliorateContinue reading “I swallowed my pride”
Distracted..
Distractions abound in the world today I am guilty of poor concentration, what can I say? Gone are the days when I could stay absorbed In the pages of a book, in the words engrossed Now I have my cell-phone by my side I get agitated if it goes out of my sight The needContinue reading “Distracted..”
Peril of monotony
As the tedium of an insipid existence Threatened to wear me down one day I realized my self-imposed insistence On a rigid routine could bring trouble my way Of monotony, I’d read, one should beware The mother of all deadly sins it can be I see how it can catch someone unaware, Presenting a distorted perceptionContinue reading “Peril of monotony”
Spiced up
All the perfumes of Arabia Will never even come close To the fragrance of Indian spices Packed in a pinch-like dose.. Memories are wrapped in spices Each spice has a unique association Emotions each spice evokes in me Causing from my present a dissociation, Transporting me to a mystical land Where food is an expression of culture PreparationContinue reading “Spiced up”
The prejudiced
They had, on everything an opinion, A book of standards against which to measure No deviation from rules could they envision This strict adherence was something they did treasure From the way one should look and dress Down to the shade of skin that was acceptable Only the right mannerisms could impress Them, after all theyContinue reading “The prejudiced”
The illusion of tomorrow
Definition of “tomorrow”- A mystical land where 99% of all human productivity, motivation and achievement is stored. (Source-pinterest) So I can do this tomorrow- I told myself as I went to bed I have tasks from today lined up in a row I will complete them tomorrow instead.. Whispered my inner voice, ever polite DoContinue reading “The illusion of tomorrow”
Homecoming
“I think you travel to search and you come back home to find yourself there.” Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Throughout the maelstrom of adolescence I could not wait to break free and explore The world beyond home, in all its resplendence Shone in my star-struck eyes that longed for more ** Towards adulthood I marched withContinue reading “Homecoming”
The Introvert
Maybe I am quirky, please let me be Crowds tend to scare me, please hear my plea The island of misfit toys may be where I belong Happily I’ll go there, if you think I am wrong To stay by myself, wrapped in my cocoon- Don’t worry about me, solitude is a boon Within theContinue reading “The Introvert”
CEE’S WHICH WAY CHALLENGE 2015 WEEK #32
Railroad along canal, Manayunk, Philadelphia Another view of the same
TRAVEL THEME: GREY
Think I am dreary Perhaps you should think again My shades will leave you weary Though I’m modest and plain I am the color of a mountain Storm clouds that bear rain I’m the color of a pachyderm The color of rocks firm I am a sculptor’s delight I’m neither black nor white When molded into aContinue reading “TRAVEL THEME: GREY”
Passion...unbridled 